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Bear Creek Park

Bear Creek Park is a 19-acre community park in southwest Meridian for recreation, picnics, and active play.

DirectionsOfficial websiteCall 208-888-4433

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2400 S Stoddard Road, Meridian, Idaho 83642

Admission
Free general park entry; reservations and special programs may have separate fees
Hours
30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset; seasonal availability and posted facility exceptions may apply
Parking
Off-street parking
Restrooms
Yes. Doors automatically unlock and lock with park hours.
Access
Specific accessible routes and facilities are not confirmed; contact the city about your needs
Setting
Outdoor · All Ages · Year-Round
Food available
Seasonal concession stand

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🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🛝 Playground
  • ⚾ Baseball and softball fields
  • 🏀 Half-court basketball courts
  • 🏟️ Multi-use athletic field
  • 🥏 Seasonal 9-hole disc golf course; confirm current dates
  • 🌳 Open green space
  • 🚶 Walking path
  • 🧺 Picnic shelter
  • 🚰 Drinking fountain
  • 🚲 Bike repair station
  • 🐶 Mutt Mitt station
  • 🪑 Benches
  • 🗑️ Trash receptacles

💡 Good to Know

  • 2026 shelter season: Reservations end October 11. Starting October 12, shelters are first come, first served. During the reservation season, reservations take priority; unreserved shelters are available first come, first served.
  • 2026 athletic-field season: Fields are available first come, first served from October 21 through October 31, with no reservations during that period.
  • Concessions are independently operated, generally during peak park use and events. Specific operating days and hours are not confirmed.
  • The shelter is free to use first come, first served when unreserved. Reservations cost $65 per five-hour block.
  • Shelters cannot be occupied or reserved from 2–4 p.m. for cleaning, except with a full-day reservation.
  • Softball fields and the multi-use field are reservable; basketball courts are not.
  • The city gives conflicting disc-golf seasons: November–February in its amenity list and generally October 1–March 15 in the description. Confirm before making a special trip.

Hours and applicable seasonal details updated from City of Meridian Parks and Recreation correspondence, October 5, 2026.

Official information: City park and reservation information

Listing review date: 2026-10-15

Additional official information: meridiancity.org

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